Figurative Language

What is a simile?

• A simile is a type of car

• A simile is a type of dance

• A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A simile is a type of fruit

Give an example of a metaphor.

• The sun is a flower.

• She is a shining star.

• The world is a stage.

• The book was a treasure chest.

Explain personification and provide an example.

• Personification is attributing human characteristics to non-human things. An example is 'The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.'

• Personification is attributing inanimate characteristics to living things. For example, 'The cat sang a lullaby.'

• Personification is attributing animal characteristics to non-living things. For example, 'The table barked at me.'

• Personification is attributing plant characteristics to abstract concepts. For example, 'The love bloomed in her heart.'

What is hyperbole and how is it used in writing?

• Hyperbole is used in writing to provide factual information

• Hyperbole is a form of subtle language

• Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally. It is used in writing to emphasize a point, create humor, or make a vivid description.

• Hyperbole is a type of poem

Can you give an example of onomatopoeia?

• Whisper

• Zap

• 'Buzz'

• Crackle

In the sentence 'The wind whispered through the trees', what type of figurative language is used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Onomatopoeia

• Personification

Provide a hyperbolic statement.

• I could eat a horse.

• I could eat a building.

• I could eat a car.

• I could eat a cow.

Identify the metaphor in the sentence 'The world is a stage'.

• The world is a playground

• The world is a stage

• The world is a puzzle

• The world is a book

What does the phrase 'time flew by' represent?

• Time standing still

• Time crawling by

• Time passing quickly

• Time sprinting ahead

How does onomatopoeia enhance the reader's experience in a text?

• Onomatopoeia distracts readers from the main message of the text.

• Onomatopoeia creates a vivid and immersive reading experience by mimicking sounds.

• Onomatopoeia makes the text less engaging by removing sensory details.

• Onomatopoeia confuses readers by introducing irrelevant sounds.